Sall the Crafty Baker

I've used my infamous poppy stamp from  Hobby Art  to make the cover of my art journal.  The background is Cracked Pistachio distress oxide ink run through an ivy embossing folder.  I love how it's simply but the glittery letters add a vibrant pop of colour.  I've chosen to use Poppies on the cover of this because Poppies carry several meanings Restful sleep and recovery {hopefully after a cathartic art journal experience sleep will be restful} Consolation for loss or death in the family Remembering the fallen in wars and armed conflicts  A lively imagination {there are many who would say I have an over active lively imagination} Peace in death Messages delivered in dreams {I do have a lot of strange dreams maybe I ought to art journal them} Resurrection and Eternal life Beauty and Success Extravagance and luxury {given the cost of craft stash it can be a luxury}. I'm thrilled that so many of these meanings fit well with the art jouranling th...

For these I've used two different sources of images, the tractor is from  Ikes Art  and the watering ariel from a company I wouldn't recommend, terrible customer service and the stamps are not of good quality so although I occasionally drag them out I'd recommend saving your money and getting decent ones.  Ike's Art on the other hand I highly recommend.

I am somewhat sunset crazy at the moment.  Nan has cellulitis and due to extra medication I'm not leaving the house, I feel marooned and stressed and I guess despite loving small areas claustrophobic.  So I have been grabbing whatever time I can to play with the camera in the garden.